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Carl Haggerty @carlhaggerty.bsky.social · Feb 21

Thanks Nick, appreciate the feedback :)

The Problem With “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There” (and What Will)

Carl Haggerty @carlhaggerty.bsky.social · Feb 20

"Our past experiences, both successes and failures, are invaluable assets - but only if we use them as a springboard for conscious growth."

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Sketch by Me I’ve always been a sucker for a good quote. They’re like little nuggets of wisdom, perfect for sparking reflection and driving conversations. One quote that’s been sw…

Finding Flow: Leading with the Rhythms of Nature

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Carl Haggerty @carlhaggerty.bsky.social · Feb 5

I gave up New Year’s resolutions for a more aligned approach with natural cycles

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Sketch by Me The last 12 months have triggered a lot of thinking, processing and acceptance of endings and beginnings, a lot of it painful and necessary. And as I approached the end of December las…

I Would Like to Help, But am I?

Carl Haggerty @carlhaggerty.bsky.social · Jan 24

In my attempts to help, am I actually pushing people away and making things worse?

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Sketch by Me I share because I care. I post because I believe in the potential of local public services, in the work we do, in the impact we can have. I want to help councils and colleagues navigat…

Pause, Notice, Lead: One Secret to Smarter Leadership

Carl Haggerty @carlhaggerty.bsky.social · Jan 24

Is it time to press Pause?

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In high-pressure environments the ability to pause and choose how you show up is one of the most powerful leadership tools you have.

#leadership #change #pausing #noticing #localgov

Sketch by Me In the fast-moving world of local public services, leadership is about more than just making decisions—it’s about how you show up in the moments that matter. The ability to pause and n…

Simple Shifts to Change How You Show Up

Carl Haggerty @carlhaggerty.bsky.social · Jan 21

Investing in you and your leadership doesn't always have to cost money and resources.

Here are some simple ways you can change how you show up

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Sketch by Me Leadership isn’t just about strategy or decision-making – it’s about how you show up in the moments that matter. Under pressure, it’s easy to slip into reactive habits – de…

Embracing a Test-and-Learn Mindset: A New Way of Working

Carl Haggerty @carlhaggerty.bsky.social · Jan 20

What if learning wasn’t just a phase of change, but the way we work every day?

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In her recent vision for public sector reform, Georgia Gould highlighted the importance of innovation, adaptability, and new ways of working. She called for a shift away from rigid, top-down approache...

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Where Are the Interesting Conversations Happening

Carl Haggerty @carlhaggerty.bsky.social · Jan 15

Join @da.vebrig.gs and I for the first ever Change Makers conversation

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Carl Haggerty @carlhaggerty.bsky.social · Jan 7

The most interesting conversations are the ones that shape the future - but where are they happening?

#localgov #leadership #change #transformation #conversations

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Sketch by Me Local government is at a pivotal moment, filled with opportunities to reshape its future. Structural reform is on the horizon, financial pressures invite innovation, and communities ar…

A Christmas Carol – Perspectives on Leadership

Carl Haggerty @carlhaggerty.bsky.social · Dec 15

As I approach the end of the year - one that has been full of personal change.

I share my perspectives on Leadership through Charles Dickens classic - A Christmas Carol

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#leadershipcircle #leadership #christmascarol

I love Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, it is more than just a holiday tale – it is a fantastic story of personal transformation. The journey of Scrooge, from a miserly, selfis…

Laying the Foundation – Going Beyond Surface-Level Values

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Carl Haggerty @carlhaggerty.bsky.social · Dec 12

Organisational values and a great culture are essential building blocks for transformation, they aren't transformational in themselves.

I wrote a short post on going beyond surface level change > carlhaggerty.wordpress.com/2024/12/11/l...

#leadership #values #valuesbasedleadership #transformation

Photo by me taken in South Devon 2021 The Need for True Alignment on Values and Culture You know how organisational values, culture, and systems – are essential but often mistaken for transformatio…

Navigating Crisis or Overwhelm – Beyond Reactive Thinking

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Carl Haggerty @carlhaggerty.bsky.social · Dec 2

I recently shared across Linked In and Substack some practical actions when you might be in crisis or feeling overwhelmed, for ease I've captured them all here in one post.

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#leadership #change #overwhelm #localgov

Carl Haggerty @carlhaggerty.bsky.social · Nov 27

“‘You know how it feels when you are in a crisis or are overwhelmed, both situations test not only our resilience but also our clarity and foresight.’

#Transformation #Change #Relationships #Overwhelm #Crisis #LocalGov #LocalGovDigital

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Why Crisis Demands More than Quick Fixes

Some of the influences and learning on my approach to supporting Change and Transformation

Carl Haggerty @carlhaggerty.bsky.social · Nov 26

What has influenced you in how you work?

I've shared a few of mine here open.substack.com/pub/carlhagg...

#leadership #change #transformation

I’ve supported change and transformation for over 20 years and I often reflect and think about how far I have come and where I need to develop and grow next.

Finding the Heart of Change

Carl Haggerty @carlhaggerty.bsky.social · Nov 26

How do you personally navigate the tension between improving what’s working now and pursuing deeper transformational change?

Or if you can't navigate both what would help you?

#leadership #polarity #tension

Carl Haggerty @carlhaggerty.bsky.social · Nov 21

I've been reflecting on what really needs to happen to create transformation and what gets in the way, I'm starting a mini series of posts that will be sharing my learning, observations and experience.

#leadership #transformation #change #relationships

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Four Phases of Real Transformation

LocalGovCamp 2024 — Broader reflections and looking ahead to the cross roads.

Carl Haggerty @carlhaggerty.bsky.social · Oct 2

Last week I went to #localgovcamp and have shared some reflections and some thoughts about what could happen next

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Last Thursday I attended LocalGovCamp (after a decade) and reconnected with the LocalGovDigital network crowd. It was one of the most…

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An experiment – The Fit In or F**K Off Manifesto

Carl Haggerty @carlhaggerty.bsky.social · Sep 12

In wider change approaches, I use "Next logical Step" regardless of whether it is a solution or not...

Carl Haggerty @carlhaggerty.bsky.social · Sep 12

I have posted about culture, culture change and fitting in. Sharing an experiment wp.me/pgA3L-NR

Photo from https://unsplash.com/@amer_mug Over the summer I shared some of my reflections and learning from working through the challenge of fitting in and or belonging in a work context. I titled the...

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Carl Haggerty @carlhaggerty.bsky.social · Sep 12

Thanks Benjamin

Carl Haggerty @carlhaggerty.bsky.social · Aug 15

I am well, still adjusting to consulting, but am enjoying the flexibility and freedom, doing some small pieces for a local authority which is great - they are a fantastic group of people. Also doing some leadership learning with some folk which I really enjoy.
How are you?

Carl Haggerty @carlhaggerty.bsky.social · Aug 15

Hi, it has been so long. Good to be connected on here

Carl Haggerty @carlhaggerty.bsky.social · Aug 14

Indeed and great to be connected